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DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DBX - US26210C1045 - Common Stock

29.34 USD
-0.44 (-1.48%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:13:14 PM
29.1 USD
-0.24 (-0.82%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:13:14 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to DBX. DBX was compared to 281 industry peers in the Software industry. DBX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. DBX is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DBX had positive earnings in the past year.
DBX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years DBX 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years DBX had a positive operating cash flow.
DBX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDBX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

DBX has a Return On Assets of 17.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DBX outperforms 93.24% of its industry peers.
DBX has a Return On Invested Capital of 59.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DBX outperforms 98.93% of its industry peers.
DBX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.97%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (59.34%) for DBX is above the 3 year average (17.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.97%
ROE N/A
ROIC 59.34%
ROA(3y)15.53%
ROA(5y)9.34%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.97%
ROIC(5y)15.1%
DBX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDBX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200 -250

1.3 Margins

DBX has a better Profit Margin (19.87%) than 83.63% of its industry peers.
DBX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DBX has a Operating Margin of 24.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DBX outperforms 89.68% of its industry peers.
DBX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DBX (80.66%) is better than 82.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DBX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.57%
PM (TTM) 19.87%
GM 80.66%
OM growth 3Y10.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.29%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
DBX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDBX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DBX is creating value.
DBX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DBX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
DBX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
DBX Yearly Shares OutstandingDBX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
DBX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDBX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.53, we must say that DBX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DBX has a worse Altman-Z score (0.53) than 67.97% of its industry peers.
DBX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.10. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DBX would need 3.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DBX (3.10) is better than 64.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.1
Altman-Z 0.53
ROIC/WACC6.01
WACC9.87%
DBX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDBX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

DBX has a Current Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that DBX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.57, DBX is doing worse than 92.17% of the companies in the same industry.
DBX has a Quick Ratio of 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that DBX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.57, DBX is not doing good in the industry: 91.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.57
DBX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDBX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

DBX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.32%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 38.64% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -0.44% in the past year.
DBX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.32%
EPS 3Y17.94%
EPS 5Y38.64%
EPS Q2Q%23.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.69%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.92% on average over the next years.
DBX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
EPS Next 5Y2.92%
Revenue Next Year-1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.17%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
DBX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDBX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
DBX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDBX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.19, the valuation of DBX can be described as very reasonable.
87.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
DBX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
DBX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.03.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DBX indicates a rather cheap valuation: DBX is cheaper than 87.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DBX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.19
Fwd PE 10.03
DBX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDBX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

DBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DBX is cheaper than 85.05% of the companies in the same industry.
94.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.29
EV/EBITDA 12.14
DBX Per share dataDBX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DBX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
DBX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for DBX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

DROPBOX INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:DBX (12/5/2025, 8:13:14 PM)

After market: 29.1 -0.24 (-0.82%)

29.34

-0.44 (-1.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-20 2026-02-20/amc
Inst Owners107.64%
Inst Owner Change-1.56%
Ins Owners5.95%
Ins Owner Change-1.86%
Market Cap7.59B
Revenue(TTM)2.53B
Net Income(TTM)502.50M
Analysts50.53
Price Target28.86 (-1.64%)
Short Float %12.56%
Short Ratio6.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.22%
Min EPS beat(2)11.32%
Max EPS beat(2)13.12%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)12.9%
Min EPS beat(4)11.32%
Max EPS beat(4)15.74%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)11.94%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)11.32%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)10.18%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.74%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.19%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.08%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.11%
PT rev (1m)1.91%
PT rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.19
Fwd PE 10.03
P/S 3
P/FCF 8.29
P/OCF 8.16
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.14
EPS(TTM)2.88
EY9.82%
EPS(NY)2.93
Fwd EY9.97%
FCF(TTM)3.54
FCFY12.06%
OCF(TTM)3.6
OCFY12.25%
SpS9.77
BVpS-5.92
TBVpS-7.83
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)0.26
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.97%
ROE N/A
ROCE 69.59%
ROIC 59.34%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 24.57%
PM (TTM) 19.87%
GM 80.66%
FCFM 36.22%
ROA(3y)15.53%
ROA(5y)9.34%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.97%
ROIC(5y)15.1%
ROICexc(3y)69.99%
ROICexc(5y)80.12%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)21.07%
ROCE(5y)17.71%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.6%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y10.3%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.48%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.29%
GM growth 5Y1.86%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.1
Debt/EBITDA 2.57
Cap/Depr 9.3%
Cap/Sales 0.57%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 119.86%
Profit Quality 182.25%
Current Ratio 0.57
Quick Ratio 0.57
Altman-Z 0.53
F-Score4
WACC9.87%
ROIC/WACC6.01
Cap/Depr(3y)17.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)24.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.78%
Profit Quality(3y)165.94%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.32%
EPS 3Y17.94%
EPS 5Y38.64%
EPS Q2Q%23.33%
EPS Next Y8.83%
EPS Next 2Y7.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.73%
EPS Next 5Y2.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.44%
Revenue growth 3Y5.7%
Revenue growth 5Y8.93%
Sales Q2Q%-0.69%
Revenue Next Year-1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.17%
EBIT growth 1Y22.21%
EBIT growth 3Y16.58%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year24.01%
EBIT Next 3Y6.3%
EBIT Next 5Y8.46%
FCF growth 1Y22.16%
FCF growth 3Y7.53%
FCF growth 5Y17.4%
OCF growth 1Y19.56%
OCF growth 3Y7%
OCF growth 5Y11.09%

DROPBOX INC-CLASS A / DBX FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DBX.


What is the valuation status for DBX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A?

DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of DROPBOX INC-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) is 10.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -4.96.